Title: Post Doctoral Associate

Department Org: Pharmacy Practice - 102210

Employee Classification: P1 - Post Doctoral Assoc FT-MC

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: MC AC

Shift: 1

Start Time: 8:00 am End Time: 5:00 pm

Posted Salary: Salary Commensurable with Experience

Job Description:

The main purpose of the Post-doctoral role is to support, plan, and conduct original research while working with faculty, staff, as well as the graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Toledo. The postdoctoral fellow carries out research and conducts experiments in close collaboration with Principal Investigators and Faculty at the University of Toledo. Typically, this position carries out research in the field of liver fibrosis and pancreatic cancer and participates in preparation of technical reports and papers related to research, and collaborates with other members of the faculty research group engaged in related research. May also participate in instructional activities in mentoring and supervising undergraduate and graduate students engaged in research activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD in Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, or equivalent is required
Good written and verbal communication skills required
Effective Decision-making and problem-solving skills required.
Hands on experience in in-vivo dosing techniques such as oral gavage, i.p. injection, i.v. injection, and blood collection is mandatory.
Expertise in molecular biology techniques qRT-PCR, animal genotyping, Western blot analysis and ELISA, and immunohistochemical analysis is required.
Proficient analytic abilities accompanied by a robust research foundation, substantiated by scholarly publications, will be mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to work cooperatively with a multidisciplinary research team
Ability to perform experiments with initiative and independence, under general direction from the Principal Investigator.
Sound knowledge of best practices in research for liver fibrosis, HCC, and pancreatic cancer.
Must be detail oriented, and highly organized with the ability to keep accurate records.
Hands on experience with studies and/or animal studies related to small molecule drugs combination treatment in vitro and in-vivo.

Conditions of Employment:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the Human Resources Department at 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request.

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the Main Campus of the University of Toledo.